Benjamin Douglas Grisard, age 15 of Painesville, passed away March 22nd, 2025. He was born on June 22nd, 2009 at Hillcrest Hospital to Karol and Doug Grisard.
A sophomore at Riverside High School, Ben had just crossed the starting line for building his life. A hard-working thrower for the track team, an enthusiastic tuba and saxophone player for the band, an indelible part of his family, and a friend to nearly everyone he met, Ben was the definition of a teammate. He loved a good game, a good joke, and some good broccoli. Ben overflowed with loyalty and wore his heart on his sleeve. It made him magnetic.
Ben was the loving son of Doug and Karol Grisard (nee Dahms); beloved brother of Marty and Amanda Grisard; cherished grandson of Barbara (Raymond-deceased) Grisard, Veronica and James Dahms; dearest nephew of Tracy Schveder, Pam (Nate) Greene, Kris Dahms Gedeon, Jen (Jeff) Ludwig and Jamie (Mark) Pelfrey; cousin to many.
The Grisard family will receive family and friends from 12:00 Noon – 7:00 PM Friday, March 28th, 2025 at Jeff Monreal Funeral Home, 1000 Mentor Ave., Painesville. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at The Field House located at Riverside High School, 585 Riverside Dr., Painesville. Burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Painesville.
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31 Replies to “Benjamin Douglas Grisard”
Beautiful Benny. We miss you so much already. We’ll never forget the memories. Love you forever.
Ben had the sweetest soul and a laugh I will never forget. I am so heartbroken to see such an amazing family lose a loved one and my brother lose his best friend. We love you Grisard family, here for you always.
We are working with the Riverside Band, so Ben’s legacy can be there, even when he cannot.
I miss you Ben, have many wonderful memories of you, I so cherish I think the most fun that I had with you was at Urban Air, you Nessa we great at all that trampoline stuff and dodge ball, etc. Was a super fun day
Ben was an amazing kid. He will be missed by so many. I really don’t have words to say, except I love you all & your always in our hearts & prayers.
Miss you little cuz!
You will Always be my favorite Benny
There’s not enough words out there to pick one that describes this young man. Ben was the little boy next door who always saw the bright side of any situation. He knew a positive mind meant a positive life. He saw the good in everything and everyone and brought light into every room and conversation. Ben has been a good friend and such a precious presence in the lives of so many people. Ben was the prime example of what a respectable young man, friend, son, brother, student, peer and just a good person in general should be. I hope he’s experiencing the best of heaven because he deserves that and so much more. With the impact you’ve made to so many lives you could never be forgotten, Rest in Heaven penjamin.
Ben was a great kid and a joy to be around during the track season. Prayers to his family and all those affected.
Ben was a joy to have in class. He always brought a smile, great questions and Steelers trash talk. He had the biggest heart and uplifted others. He will be greatly missed.
What a kind young man. Too early for his loss. God Bless your Family
Ben was a kid with a heart of gold and a contagious laugh that brightened any room he walked into rather it was stealing my food at steak and shake or getting my car sandy cause he didn’t lay down a towel after the beach he made every moment with him unforgettable Ben was a big goofball with no bad bone in his body he’ll be missed…
Love you ben I miss you so much you didn’t deserve this at all you were too young and had a whole life ahead of you. Prayers for all family and friends. Ben affected everyone in the most positive way and never failed to put a smile on anyone’s face and brighten the mood. He was a very smart and intelligent kid and deserves nothing but love.
This is so heartbreaking. I pray for your soul Karol. As a mother I can not imagine your pain. Much love for you and your family. The Conwell’s
I had the pleasure to meet you a few times. Ben you will be greatly missed.
My heart will always be aching for my Benny! I loved that kid to the moon! Missing you so much. Beyond words!
Ben had the biggest heart ever. He was always smiling and always so happy. He had passion for every single thing he did. He was an amazing person.
I never knew Ben personally, but from the stories I’ve heard from his friends, he seems like the most kind-hearted, free-spirited, and down-to-earth young man. I’m praying for you, Grisard Family.
RIP Young Man you were taken away from this world way too early. While I have never met you or your friends or family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of them after this very devastating loss. Lord watch over the soul of this young man and his friends and especially his family. RIP
My sincere condolences to you Karol and family. I know your pain as I am a mother to a son in heaven (7 years now). I see all the love this young man had, and he will forever be missed. Family and friends and know that Ben will forever be in your hearts, and he will live on with the memories you have. Prayers to the parents, siblings and all. May God strengthen you today and in the coming times ahead. God Bless You.
Our deepest sympathy to your family for your heartbreaking loss. Our prayers are with you.
Sending prayers
Ben, Your smile, your laugh, your ability to relate to people of all ages, your sense of humor, your kindness will be missed by everyone. Love to you, Karol, Doug, Amanda and Marty.
A great kid with an even greater smile. We will miss your smile Ben around the halls of Riverside. Prayers for your loved ones at this difficult time.
Ben was one of the funniest people I know and truly knew how to light up a room. He will forever be missed in the marching band and there will always be a spot for him in our hearts. Prayers to you and your family💕
I will miss this man an endless amount, band and track will never be the same without his confidence, joy, and humor. To his family and the tuba section i send my prayers, and show my sympathy.🕊
Rest in peace Ben and fly high
Ben was always a freind to everyone, always with a smile on his face. He would always find a way to make someone’s day better like messing around with you at lunch, kicking the back of your boots, taking your hat or just making a silly face, Ben would always have a way. And yes he does love broccoli he would steal everyone’s at lunch and beg for it if he couldn’t, also always getting us moved in class because of his giggling and shenanigans. Ben had a very kind soul and that needs loved forever, we all love you Ben🫶
Ben was such a kind soul, I didn’t know a single person who had anything to say negative about him. May he rest easy now.
Ben will be greatly missed. Whether you knew him or not, he always gave a sense of happiness to those around him. Sending prayers and support to his loved ones.
Ben was such a funny, sweet, and kind person. Whether he cared about what others thought or not he was always unapologetically himself and such an amazing human being. He really had a presence and light to him that is truly unforgettable. May that light continue to live on through the people he loved most and inspire others to live like him. Prayers to the Grisard family, LLB🕊️
This young man had a piece of my heart and I never even met him!! BBBBen as my son Tommy Wagner called him. Was so sweet to Tommy who has Down Syndrome. He talked to Tommy on the phone and texted with Tommy! Tommy talked about him all the time. Ben made Tommy feel included and accepted Tommy for who he was. Thank you to his parents for raising such a wonderful young man!! ❤️
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